Juniata County Area Theft Defense Attorney

Defending Theft charges in the Juniata County area, Pennsylvania

Have you been accused of or arrested for Theft by Unlawful Taking, Theft by Deception, Receiving Stolen Property, Retail Theft, or other theft charges in the Juniata County area, PA? If so, you need a Criminal Defense Attorney who has the legal knowledge and experience, as well as familiarity with the area, to defend your rights and liberties.

While Attorney Shawn M. Curry was born and raised on the other side of the Narrows in Lewistown, PA, he is also a former Juniata County area resident. Attorney Curry grew up in Lewistown and graduated from Lewistown Area High School before attending Penn State University. Following gradutation at Penn State, he returned to the Lewistown area and worked with a well-known, local attorney, the late-John "Rusty" Miller. During that time, he gained invaluable insight from his mentor and friend while also attending law school at Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg, PA. Prior to his graduation from law school, he married a homegrown Juniata County area resident and moved there with her. Since the end of his law school career to date, Attorney Curry has worked in the capital area with the Dauphin County Office of the District Attorney and a private, criminal defense firm before joining Colgan & Associates, LLC. During this time, he has appeared in counties throughout the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including the Juniata County area, obtaining extensive experience in defending and litigating theft cases at that trial level.

Attorney Shawn Curry understands that mere accusations and the filing of theft charges can create both a stigma and a burden for those accused. He has an appreciation for the significant impact the penalties resulting from a theft conviction can have on you and/or your family including, but not limited to, jail, probation, fines & costs, and even a loss of a job. For these reasons, Attorney Curry deals with the clients he represents on an individualized basis, as people, so he can understand what the various criminal implications may mean to you and your family in order to work towards a common goal to eliminate or minimize the consequences you face. He understands that, at the end of your case, you want to move on with your life. For that reason, he works to ensure your contact with the criminal justice system results in a speed bump as opposed to a road block in the rest of your life.

Juniata County Area Theft Defense Lawyer

When you have been charged with theft, it is necessary to retain the best possible criminal defense lawyer to protect your rights. Our attorneys are dedicated to representing you throughout every part of the legal process. From the initial consultation, to the preliminary hearing, to the trial level, we will not only defend you, but answer all of your questions, give you guidance about the procedures, investigate your case and form a defense strategy for you.

For more information about your situation, contact a Juniata County area theft defense attorney today.